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Painting behind the glass

Writer: VOLGHAN HosseiniVOLGHAN Hosseini

The art of painting behind the glass: a window facing a dreamGlass painting is one of the delicate and eye-catching Iranian arts in which the artist creates beautiful and colorful designs using special colors and glass containers. This art is a combination of painting and glasswork, and because of its unique elegance and beauty, it has a special place in the traditional arts of Iran.History of painting behind glassThe roots of painting behind the glass go back to the Safavid era. During this period, this art became popular as a decorative art in the court and among the people. Inspired by nature, miniatures, and mythological stories, the behind-the-glass painters created beautiful works that were often used to decorate windows, oil lamps, and mirror frames.Materials and tools used

  • Glass: high-quality transparent glass is used for painting behind the glass.

  • Special colors: The colors used in this art are made from oily and natural compounds and are fixed on the glass after drying.

  • Brush: Fine and high-quality brushes are used for painting.

  • Ruler and compass: used to draw straight lines and circles.Steps of painting behind the glass

  • Glass preparation: The glass surface is completely cleaned and smoothed.

  • Designing the design: the desired design is carefully drawn on the glass.

  • Painting: using a brush, special colors are applied to the glass.

  • Drying: the colors dry for several days.

  • Firing (optional): In some cases, to increase the durability of the colors, the glass is fired in a furnace at a certain temperature.Characteristics of painting behind the glass

  • Transparency and lighting: the light passes through the glass and gives a special effect to the paintings.

  • Elegance and accuracy: Painting behind the glass requires very high accuracy and skill.

  • Variety of design: it is possible to create very diverse and complex designs on glass.

  • Long lasting: The colors used in this art are long lasting.Applications of painting behind glass

  • Decorating the windows: painting behind the glass is used as a decorative element in the windows and gives the space a special beauty and lighting.

  • Wall hangings: paintings behind the glass can be used as wall hangings in homes and workplaces.

  • Oil lamps: In the past, painting behind the glass was used to decorate oil lamps.

  • Mirror frames: painting behind the glass can be used as a mirror frame and give the mirror a special beauty.

 
 
 

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